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By tallturtle82 (2014-08-26)The Caixa Futebol Campus is the training facility and academy of the Portuguese team, S.L. Benfica. The facility contains six fields, a hotel with 62 rooms, two gyms, swimming pools, a cafeteria and TV studio as well.]]>

By tallturtle82 (2014-08-26)The Centro de Treinos e Formação Desportiva PortoGaia or CTFD PortoGaia is the Porto FC training facility. The complex was designed by architect Alcino Soutinho and was finished in 2002. The complex has five fields, four with natural grass and one with synthetic grass.]]>

By tallturtle82 (2014-08-26)The Centro de Treinos e Formação Desportiva PortoGaia or CTFD PortoGaia is the Porto FC training facility. The complex was designed by architect Alcino Soutinho and was finished in 2002. The complex has five fields, four with natural grass and one with synthetic grass.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ctfd-portogaia-porto-facility/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ctfd-portogaia-porto-facility/Tue, 26 Aug 2014 18:59:19 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ctfd-portogaia-porto-facility/41.06661200 -8.51561700

By fin (2014-07-27)Monchique Islet is part of the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monchique-islet-westernmost-point-of-europe/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monchique-islet-westernmost-point-of-europe/Sun, 27 Jul 2014 10:34:09 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/monchique-islet-westernmost-point-of-europe/39.49523930 -31.27524470

By jbottero (2014-07-23)Founded in 1869, Lello e Irmão is one of the oldest book shops in Portugal.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bookshop-lello-e-irma-o/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bookshop-lello-e-irma-o/Wed, 23 Jul 2014 21:04:27 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bookshop-lello-e-irma-o/41.14688600 -8.61482800

By WacoKidd110 (2014-06-23)Vhils is the tag for Alexandre Farto, a portuguese artist

This work is actually carved into the brick & plaster to create the effect, it is an image of Dame Dorothy Margaret Tangney]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/street-art-by-vhils-1/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/street-art-by-vhils-1/Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:04:26 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/street-art-by-vhils-1/38.74332900 -9.09980200

By Xeba73 (2014-04-12)The Palácio Nacional da Ajuda was the main residence of the royal family between 1862 and 1910. It's a museum today.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ajuda-national-palace/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ajuda-national-palace/Sat, 12 Apr 2014 07:57:25 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ajuda-national-palace/38.70765351 -9.19827640

By Mike1989 (2014-02-15)quot;Alfredo Dinis, often known by its nom de guerre, "Alex", was a notable Portuguese anti-fascist, member of the Portuguese Communist Party. "Alex" was murdered in 1945 by the PIDE (Policia Internacional de Defesa do Estado).&quot]]>

By Mike1989 (2014-02-15)quot;Alfredo Dinis, often known by its nom de guerre, "Alex", was a notable Portuguese anti-fascist, member of the Portuguese Communist Party. "Alex" was murdered in 1945 by the PIDE (Policia Internacional de Defesa do Estado).&quot]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alfredo-diniz-murder-site/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alfredo-diniz-murder-site/Sun, 20 Apr 2014 08:29:07 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alfredo-diniz-murder-site/38.91687800 -9.13599300

By Mike1989 (2014-01-05)The Roman dam of Belas (3rd century AD) may have served the city of Olisipo or a local Roman villa (Roman villa of Quinta da Bolacha).
Some 10 km from the city center, the aqueduct starts with a roman build brick dam in the Carenque river.
The dam is still visible today (length of 15,5m, 7 m wide and 8 m high). The capacity of the dam was 125.000 m3. Its channel can be followed over some 1,300 m but then its course is lost due to the much modern Águas Livres Aqueduct that was built over the old structures.]]>

By Mike1989 (2014-01-05)The Roman dam of Belas (3rd century AD) may have served the city of Olisipo or a local Roman villa (Roman villa of Quinta da Bolacha).
Some 10 km from the city center, the aqueduct starts with a roman build brick dam in the Carenque river.
The dam is still visible today (length of 15,5m, 7 m wide and 8 m high). The capacity of the dam was 125.000 m3. Its channel can be followed over some 1,300 m but then its course is lost due to the much modern Águas Livres Aqueduct that was built over the old structures.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-dam-of-belas/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-dam-of-belas/Sun, 05 Jan 2014 10:00:47 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-dam-of-belas/38.79236500 -9.24483600

By Mike1989 (2013-08-31)The disappearance of Madeleine McCann occurred on the evening of Thursday, 3 May 2007, in Praia da Luz, a resort in the Algarve region of Portugal. Madeleine, from the UK, was on holiday there with her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, her twin siblings, and a group of seven family friends and their five children, when she went missing from her parents' holiday apartment nine days before her fourth birthday.
Over the years unconfirmed sightings of Madeleine were reported around the world. The McCanns continued the investigation using private detectives, and in May 2011 Scotland Yard launched a case review, called Operation Grange, at the request of the British Home Secretary. The officer in charge said in July 2013 that the team was collaborating with Portuguese police, had drawn up a list of 38 persons of interest, including 12 British nationals, and believed Madeleine may still be alive.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-08-31)The disappearance of Madeleine McCann occurred on the evening of Thursday, 3 May 2007, in Praia da Luz, a resort in the Algarve region of Portugal. Madeleine, from the UK, was on holiday there with her parents, Kate and Gerry McCann, her twin siblings, and a group of seven family friends and their five children, when she went missing from her parents' holiday apartment nine days before her fourth birthday.
Over the years unconfirmed sightings of Madeleine were reported around the world. The McCanns continued the investigation using private detectives, and in May 2011 Scotland Yard launched a case review, called Operation Grange, at the request of the British Home Secretary. The officer in charge said in July 2013 that the team was collaborating with Portuguese police, had drawn up a list of 38 persons of interest, including 12 British nationals, and believed Madeleine may still be alive.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ocean-club-disappearance-of-madeleine-mccann/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ocean-club-disappearance-of-madeleine-mccann/Mon, 30 Dec 2013 17:28:21 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ocean-club-disappearance-of-madeleine-mccann/37.08836900 -8.73060400

By pmoore66 (2013-08-26)2000
Just the top is peeking over 1 of 2 pieces]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/walking-is-measuring-by-richard-serra-1/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/walking-is-measuring-by-richard-serra-1/Mon, 26 Aug 2013 10:44:15 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/walking-is-measuring-by-richard-serra-1/41.15952700 -8.66007400

By Mike1989 (2013-06-13)Estádio José Alvalade is a football stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, home of Sporting Clube de Portugal, one of the country's biggest clubs. Having replaced the former Estádio José Alvalade (1956), it is the center of a complex called Alvalade XXI (which includes a mall called Alvaláxia with a 12-screen movie theater, a health club, the club's museum, a sports pavilion, a clinic, and an office building), designed by Portuguese architect Tomás Taveira.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-06-13)Estádio José Alvalade is a football stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, home of Sporting Clube de Portugal, one of the country's biggest clubs. Having replaced the former Estádio José Alvalade (1956), it is the center of a complex called Alvalade XXI (which includes a mall called Alvaláxia with a 12-screen movie theater, a health club, the club's museum, a sports pavilion, a clinic, and an office building), designed by Portuguese architect Tomás Taveira.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/esta-dio-josa-alvalade/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/esta-dio-josa-alvalade/Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:26:51 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/esta-dio-josa-alvalade/38.76166000 -9.16086000

By Mike1989 (2013-04-22)Cabeção is a Portuguese village, located in Mora Municipality in the Alto Alentejo Subregion, with an area of 47,44 km² and 1,259 inhabitants (2001). Population density: 26.5 h/km². For a time it was the seat of local government in the immediate area between 1395 e 1836.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-04-22)Cabeção is a Portuguese village, located in Mora Municipality in the Alto Alentejo Subregion, with an area of 47,44 km² and 1,259 inhabitants (2001). Population density: 26.5 h/km². For a time it was the seat of local government in the immediate area between 1395 e 1836.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindo-a-cabea-a-o/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindo-a-cabea-a-o/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:19:16 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindo-a-cabea-a-o/38.94887000 -8.06937100

By Mike1989 (2013-04-22)Peniche is a seaside municipality and a city in Portugal, with approximately 28,164 inhabitants in the municipality and about 15,600 in the city of Peniche.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindos-a-peniche/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindos-a-peniche/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:47:34 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindos-a-peniche/39.35919500 -9.36713000

By Mike1989 (2013-04-22)Palmela is a town and a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 463 km2 (179 sq mi) and a total population of 58,222 inhabitants.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindo-a-palmela/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindo-a-palmela/Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:47:29 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bem-vindo-a-palmela/38.55139300 -8.89845900

By Mike1989 (2013-04-05)The Central Mosque of Lisbon (Portuguese: Mesquita Central de Lisboa) is the main mosque of the Portuguese Islamic community. It was inaugurated in 1985, to serve the Muslim community of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
It was designed by architects António Maria Braga and João Paulo Conceição. The external features include a minaret and a dome. The mosque contains reception halls, a prayer hall and an auditorium.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-04-05)The Central Mosque of Lisbon (Portuguese: Mesquita Central de Lisboa) is the main mosque of the Portuguese Islamic community. It was inaugurated in 1985, to serve the Muslim community of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon.
It was designed by architects António Maria Braga and João Paulo Conceição. The external features include a minaret and a dome. The mosque contains reception halls, a prayer hall and an auditorium.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-mosque-of-lisbon/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-mosque-of-lisbon/Fri, 05 Apr 2013 08:01:48 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/central-mosque-of-lisbon/38.73591600 -9.15926500

By Mike1989 (2013-04-03)The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The late fifteenth-century cathedral is one of the few structures that survives virtually intact since the early period of colonization of Madeira. The patron of the cathedral is Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora da Assunção).]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-04-03)The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Sé Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Assunção) in Sé, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Funchal, which encompasses all of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. The late fifteenth-century cathedral is one of the few structures that survives virtually intact since the early period of colonization of Madeira. The patron of the cathedral is Our Lady of the Assumption (Portuguese: Nossa Senhora da Assunção).]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cathedral-of-funchal/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cathedral-of-funchal/Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:06:15 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/cathedral-of-funchal/32.64813900 -16.90892300

By Mike1989 (2013-04-02)The Roman temple of Alcántara is located at one side of the Alcántara Bridge, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Along with the Roman temple of Vic, it is one of the only two Roman temples preserved nearly complete in Spain.
The bridge, triumphal arch and temple were all designed by the same architect, Gaius Julius Lacer, who dedicated the latter to the deified emperors of Rome. He concluded his work in 103 AD. The origin of the architect appears to be local, but stylistically the features of the building appear closely related to contemporary buildings in the Italica province. This suggests that the architect either studied in what is today Italy, or was born there and later moved to the Lusitania province. The temple was constructed as an offering to Trajan and the gods of Rome. After the conquest of Cáceres in 1169 by Ferdinand II of Leon, the temple was converted into a chapel of St. Julian; one reason the building remains so well-preserved. The conversion saw the addition of a belfry and a skull with tibias. The temple would eventually become a milestone along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The architect was buried in the temple; his tomb is still preserved inside.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-04-02)The Roman temple of Alcántara is located at one side of the Alcántara Bridge, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Along with the Roman temple of Vic, it is one of the only two Roman temples preserved nearly complete in Spain.
The bridge, triumphal arch and temple were all designed by the same architect, Gaius Julius Lacer, who dedicated the latter to the deified emperors of Rome. He concluded his work in 103 AD. The origin of the architect appears to be local, but stylistically the features of the building appear closely related to contemporary buildings in the Italica province. This suggests that the architect either studied in what is today Italy, or was born there and later moved to the Lusitania province. The temple was constructed as an offering to Trajan and the gods of Rome. After the conquest of Cáceres in 1169 by Ferdinand II of Leon, the temple was converted into a chapel of St. Julian; one reason the building remains so well-preserved. The conversion saw the addition of a belfry and a skull with tibias. The temple would eventually become a milestone along the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. The architect was buried in the temple; his tomb is still preserved inside.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-temple-of-alca-ntara/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-temple-of-alca-ntara/Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:13:37 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/roman-temple-of-alca-ntara/39.72177600 -6.89161600

By Mike1989 (2013-03-14)The Embassy of Colombia in Lisbon is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the Swiss Confederation; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to Portugal. It is located in the Sotto Mayor Palace situated in the São Jorge de Arroios parish of Lisbon, near the Eduardo VII Park, the Marquess of Pombal Square, the Bemposta Palace, and the Portugal Telecom headquarters building, precisely at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo 16 at the intersection of Rua Martens Ferrão.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-03-14)The Embassy of Colombia in Lisbon is the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Colombia to the Swiss Confederation; it is headed by the Ambassador of Colombia to Portugal. It is located in the Sotto Mayor Palace situated in the São Jorge de Arroios parish of Lisbon, near the Eduardo VII Park, the Marquess of Pombal Square, the Bemposta Palace, and the Portugal Telecom headquarters building, precisely at Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo 16 at the intersection of Rua Martens Ferrão.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/embassy-of-colombia-in-lisbon/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/embassy-of-colombia-in-lisbon/Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:21:37 -0700http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/embassy-of-colombia-in-lisbon/38.72889500 -9.14704500

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)This old Range Rover has been restored to honor the ancient elements of the volunteer firefighters in the region.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/firestation-old-car/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/firestation-old-car/Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:58:05 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/firestation-old-car/39.47948600 -8.53530900

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)Torres Novas (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtoʁɨʒ ˈnɔvɐʃ]) is a municipality in Portugal with a total area of 270.0 km² and a total population of 37,155 inhabitants.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torres-novas-municipality-flag/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torres-novas-municipality-flag/Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:58:04 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/torres-novas-municipality-flag/39.47474500 -8.53326100

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)Golegã is considered the capital of the horse (Capital do Cavalo), and it has been the site for the gathering of breeders since at least the 18th century. Two fairs take place every November in Golegã: The Feira Nacional do Cavalo (National Horse Fair) and the Feira Internacional do Cavalo Lusitano, dedicated to the Lusitano horse.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)Golegã is considered the capital of the horse (Capital do Cavalo), and it has been the site for the gathering of breeders since at least the 18th century. Two fairs take place every November in Golegã: The Feira Nacional do Cavalo (National Horse Fair) and the Feira Internacional do Cavalo Lusitano, dedicated to the Lusitano horse.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golega-horse-capital/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golega-horse-capital/Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:46:58 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/golega-horse-capital/39.41178600 -8.48432300

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)Luís Vaz de Camões (Portuguese pronunciation: [luˈiʒ ˈvaʒ dɨ kaˈmõjʃ]; sometimes rendered in English as Camoens /ˈkæm oʊˌənz/; c. 1524 – 10 June 1580) is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's greatest poet. His mastery of verse has been compared to that of Shakespeare, Vondel, Homer, Virgil and Dante. He wrote a considerable amount of lyrical poetry and drama but is best remembered for his epic work Os Lusíadas (The Lusiads). His recollection of poetry The Parnasum of Luís de Camões was lost in his lifetime. The influence of his masterpiece Os Lusíadas in Portuguese is so profound that it is called the "language of Camões".]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)Luís Vaz de Camões (Portuguese pronunciation: [luˈiʒ ˈvaʒ dɨ kaˈmõjʃ]; sometimes rendered in English as Camoens /ˈkæm oʊˌənz/; c. 1524 – 10 June 1580) is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's greatest poet. His mastery of verse has been compared to that of Shakespeare, Vondel, Homer, Virgil and Dante. He wrote a considerable amount of lyrical poetry and drama but is best remembered for his epic work Os Lusíadas (The Lusiads). His recollection of poetry The Parnasum of Luís de Camões was lost in his lifetime. The influence of his masterpiece Os Lusíadas in Portuguese is so profound that it is called the "language of Camões".]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lua-s-de-cama-es-statue/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lua-s-de-cama-es-statue/Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:46:56 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lua-s-de-cama-es-statue/39.47459800 -8.33995600

By Mike1989 (2013-03-07)The Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse is located at Contendas Point, on the island of Terceira, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lighthouse-of-ponta-das-contendas/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lighthouse-of-ponta-das-contendas/Mon, 30 Dec 2013 11:06:23 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lighthouse-of-ponta-das-contendas/38.64372900 -27.08456300

By Mike1989 (2013-03-06)The Arch of the New Gate (Portuguese: Arco da Porta Nova), is a Baroque and Neoclassical arch, designed by André Soares in the late 18th century, in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Braga, in northern Portugal. The triumphal arch which decorates the western entrance to the medieval wall of the city, was opened in 1512 and traditionally used to present the city's keys to dignitaries and celebrities.]]>

By Mike1989 (2013-03-06)The Arch of the New Gate (Portuguese: Arco da Porta Nova), is a Baroque and Neoclassical arch, designed by André Soares in the late 18th century, in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Braga, in northern Portugal. The triumphal arch which decorates the western entrance to the medieval wall of the city, was opened in 1512 and traditionally used to present the city's keys to dignitaries and celebrities.]]>http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arco-da-porta-nova/
http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arco-da-porta-nova/Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:09:10 -0800http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/arco-da-porta-nova/41.55023000 -8.42972300